For trying a few options, I usually rotate through a small list like datingfly.online, datebound.site, flamedate.online and see which one has real activity in my area. I never reuse the same photos everywhere, and I avoid giving out my number until someone feels consistent. For mainstream apps, these still tend to have the most volume: Tinder, Hinge, Facebook Dating. Whatever you pick, take it slow and don’t move off-platform until the person feels real.
If you want another option to compare, check Souldate — it’s a decent baseline for testing what feels actually usable.